Month: April 2020

Social MPact: Dallas eRetailer Soap Hope Merges With Plano Nonprofit My Possibilities

by | Apr 15, 2020
As part of the MPact initiative, Soap Hope will work as a curriculum, employ people with disabilities, and help fund the nonprofit's work.
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Vibe Check: Match’s New Video Feature Helps Users Date While Distancing
by | Apr 15, 2020
In the wake of the COVID-19 quarantine, Match has launched an in-app video tool, virtual events, and dating hotline.
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COVID-19 ‘Game Changer’: Christus Health’s New Antibodies Test Can Detect Who’s Been Infected
by | Apr 15, 2020
The Irving-based not-for-profit health system said it's the first in the communities it serves to offer the new screening tool.
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Three Tech Companies Merge to Deliver a ‘Digital Nirvana’ to Large Enterprises
by | Apr 15, 2020
CollabNet VersionOne, XebiaLabs, and Arxan Technologies are transforming into Plano-based Digital.ai. The new software company says it's the first to "provide end-to-end intelligent value stream management, software delivery, and application security in a unified platform."
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Peak Nanosystems’ $25M Series C Funds an Acquisition and Product Expansion

by | Apr 14, 2020
Coppell-based Peak Nanosystems, known for taking nanotechnology out of the lab and into the real world, is expanding its optical product development.
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National Database: Dallas’ Catapult Health Partners With Evive to Help People Find COVID-19 Testing Sites
by | Apr 14, 2020
Catapult, which specializes in preventive health checkups through remote clinics and telehealth options, wants to help connect people to nearby coronavirus testing sites.
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Great Places to Work: Fortune Names the 80 ‘Best Workplaces in Texas’ for 2020
by | Apr 14, 2020
More than half of the companies have significant operations in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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PPP Program: Texas Governor Abbott Announces $50M in Small Business Loans With Goldman Sachs, LiftFund
by | Apr 13, 2020
"We all agree that we want Texans on payroll, not laid off," Gov. Abbott said.
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Fidelity's 337-acre campus in Westlake, TX. [Courtesy: Fidelity Investments]

Fidelity Investments Hiring Hundreds of Employees in Dallas‑Fort Worth

by | Apr 13, 2020
The DFW positions are part of Fidelity's plans to hire 2,000 nationwide.
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When COVID-19 Struck, College District Shifted 60k Students to Online Learning in a Week
by | Apr 13, 2020
In less than a week, Dallas County Community College District moved entirely online. Here's how they did it.
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Housing for Healthcare: Dallas’ RVs 4 MDs Connects First Responders with Temporary ‘Wheel Estate’
by | Apr 9, 2020
This grassroots volunteer group started by two Dallas-area moms is teaming up with peer-to-peer rental platform RVshare. Together they are helping meet the demand for temporary housing for self-isolating healthcare workers.
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Poo-Pourri Repurposes 1M Toilet Spray Bottles to Speed Up its Hand Sanitizer Launch
by | Apr 9, 2020
Poo-Pourri originally planned to release antibacterial products this fall. But coronavirus motivated the team to change their plans.
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EarthX’s First Virtual E-Capital Summit Goes Public and It’s Free (But Don’t Miss the Deadline)

by | Apr 9, 2020
The summit, which is normally invitation only, will feature climate tech innovators, virtual happy hours, and a pitch competition with prizes up to $10,000. Organizers are serious about the deadline. Sign up by April 10, 11:59 p.m.
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Rising to the Occasion: OutMatch’s New Free Assessment Can Help Execs Better Lead During Crisis
by | Apr 9, 2020
Dallas-based OutMatch's C.R.I.S.I.S. Development tool shows a leader what skills are most effective during a crisis—like COVID-19—and gives a real-time action plan for execution.
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CarOffer’s New Traffic-Generating Tool Will Help Auto Dealers Drive Sales During COVID-19
by | Apr 9, 2020
Amidst the global pandemic, CarOffer brought its Consumer Buying feature to market ahead of schedule—and is making it free for the time being.
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‘Let’s Grow North Texas Business’: The DEC—Along with 100 Partners—Launched a New Resource to Help Entrepreneurs
by | Apr 8, 2020
Intended to be a "one-stop shop" for North Texas entrepreneurs and small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis, the centralized hub features fast-track mentoring, online tools, funding resources, and accurate information on helpful programs, The DEC says.
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